Letters to the Editor

GMO foods are about profit, not people

But first, I would like to say that whether or not people believe that GMOs are bad, one must think…

May 31, 2015

Lessons can be learned from gardening

You don’t need to water. They’re self-sufficient around this time of the year. Culinary interests such as arugula, lettuce, spinach…

Extra ‘half page’ inconveniences readers

If the half-page did not contain interesting content, I would not be writing. Unfortunately, it contains the important education section,…

No duty to suffer for a vision not ours

I was taken aback that people truly believed jumping off a burning building, even in the face of impending death,…

‘Three-volley’ is not a ‘21-gun salute’

Wikipedia states, “the three-volley salute is not to be confused with the 21-gun salute, which uses a battery of artillery…

Thrift-store policies aimed to boost profit

Second, was the thrift store in financial freefall? The trend of reduced revenue started in early 2014 under the leadership…

Thanks from Powerhouse staff to all

In the four years at its present location, the Powerhouse was able to give students and teachers supplementary science curriculum,…

May 28, 2015

Thanks to all for a great Iron Horse race

I have to say that the whole event was done with noticeable professionalism and with precise organization. The whole town…

May 28, 2015

Some easy ways to help the homeless

Manna has many wonderful services, plus gas and food vouchers paid for with the money dropped into the red kettles…

May 27, 2015

Back business owners over panhandlers

Private individuals have spent years and millions of dollars building viable businesses in our community. They are the ones who…

May 27, 2015

Humane Society has strong financial footing

The La Plata County Humane Society is held as an example of excellence throughout the state and nation, and will…

May 26, 2015

Relax, enjoy the pace of unpaved roads

I’ve heard talk of safety issues, health issues, vehicle-maintenance issues, quality-of-life priorities. As opposed to a previous writer who lives…

May 26, 2015

Durango Arts Center is not a city tenant

This caption is factually inaccurate. The city played a major role in the capital campaign that enabled DAC to assume…

May 25, 2015

Take man as more than physical beings

After all, “the Lord God formed man out of … dust … and breathed into his nostrils the breath of…

May 25, 2015

Remember vets of the ‘Forgotten War’

In 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea. The United States immediately came to the aid of the South Koreans. Reserves…

Help available with alternatives to lawns

The Durango Botanical Society’s mission is to educate the public about the use of water-wise planting materials that are the…

Cleanup could be instructive, helpful

As the school year ends in Durango, it would be wonderful if the principal would organize a student cleanup on…

Take time to honor the fallen on Monday

Those we honor on this day will not be back. Whether you agree or disagree with a war, military action…

City bureaucracy becoming frustrating

On May 19, the city issued a Certificate of Occupancy for our new home. The next day I went to…

Start off by getting to know someone

If you care to consider a different perspective, I would like to share a few resources that may offer a…

Downtown Durango is looking shabby

The sidewalks are filthy and storefronts don’t seem much better shape. It seems available benches and doorways are occupied by…

Time to retire foolish DNF tirades

A true supporter of the co-op would let the past lie, and move on along with the members, staff and…